Viognier (pronounced vee-own-yay) remains one of the wine world’s most captivating aromatic whites. Originating in France’s Northern Rhône, the grape has built a loyal following in regions like California and Australia — and increasingly here in British Columbia. Known for its floral aromatics, creamy texture, and exotic fruit profile, Viognier often delivers Chardonnay-like richness wrapped in vibrant freshness.
In BC, Viognier remains a niche varietal, accounting for only a small percentage of the province’s vineyard acreage, yet its momentum continues to build. More wineries are embracing the grape’s expressive personality and remarkable versatility at the table, especially with seafood, spicy cuisine, and richly textured summer dishes.
The 2025 vintage is shaping up to be one of the strongest recent releases for BC Viognier. Several exciting new wines have already arrived, including the return of the beautifully crafted 2025 Viognier from Bottega Wine Studio — the winery’s first Viognier since 2017.
🥂 Here are ten standout BC Viogniers to discover in 2026, from floral, mineral-driven expressions to richer, textured styles perfect for summer patios, seafood pairings, and elegant dinner tables year-round.
Church & State Viognier 2019 ($27.60)
Hand Harvested and directly pressed in whole bunches. Fermentation in barrels for 3 weeks. Aged for 8 months in French oak barrels.
Alcohol 13.4% |TA 4.1 g/L | RS 8 g/L
A beautiful light straw-coloured wine. The Viognier burst forth with a floral aroma of jasmine, lychee and sweet grass. The wine has a light buttery mouthfeel with flavours of apricot, nectarine, honeydew melon and lemon. 91 Points
Lariana Viognier 2020 (Sold Out)
The fruit is sourced from the Red Brick vineyard (east side of Osoyoos Lake) and the estate vineyard Shady Lagoon. 75% of the fermentation and aging happens in concrete with the remainder split between one French oak barrel and stainless.
Alcohol 14.4% | pH: 3.49 | TA: 6.0 | RS: 1.0 g/L
Upon the first few swirls, whiffs of tangerine, honeysuckle and soft fruits waft out of the glass. The juicy core is further enhanced by lemony shortbread and honeyed peach cream, dusted with ginger. Weighty, without being rich and fat, persists to the finish. 92 Points
Paired with curry chicken thighs and Moroccan-spiced blood orange couscous.
Bottega Viognier 2025 ($40)
This is the first Viognier Bottega has produced since 2017. A beautifully styled Viognier, handcrafted at every stage. Hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed, and cool-fermented with extended lees contact and monthly bâtonnage to build texture and complexity. The wine was produced from low-yielding vines grown in both the Similkameen Valley and the Okanagan Valley. Partially fermented in neutral barrels as well as stainless steel.
Tasting Notes
The aromatics rise beautifully from the glass with expressive notes of tangerine blossom, honeysuckle, ripe peach, and subtle exotic fruit. On the palate, this is a richly textured yet impeccably balanced Viognier, unfolding in layers of ripe apricot, mandarin orange, kiwi, and tropical fruit, accented by a delicate hazelnut nuance. Extended lees contact lends a luxurious, almost Chardonnay-like creaminess, while the rugged Similkameen terroir brings a streak of mineral tension through the finish. Fresh acidity and a gentle citrus-pith bitterness keep the wine vibrant, focused, and remarkably food-friendly. A polished and compelling expression of BC Viognier. 93 Points
Noble Ridge Vilicus Series Viognier 2024 (Sold Out)
The Viognier grapes are from the Goose Gap vineyard.
ALC: 13.5% | pH: 3.40 | TA: 6.0 | Brix: 21.6 | RS: 1.7 g/L
The Viognier captivates with delicate aromas of ripe peach and melon, accented by whispers of citrus blossom and honeysuckle. On the palate, the dry wine unfolds with a silky, generous texture, showcasing lush stone fruit and papaya, harmoniously balanced by vibrant, crisp acidity. 92 Points
2025 Township 7 Benchmark Series Viognier ($30.97)
This 100% Viognier combines fruit from the Raju Vineyard in Osoyoos and Fool’s Gold Vineyard in Oliver. Fermented primarily in stainless steel, with 24% aged in neutral French oak, the wine balances vibrant fruit with added texture while preserving the variety’s expressive aromatics.
Alc. 13.2% | pH 3.30 | TA 6.7 g/L | RS 5.3 g/L | Vegan
Inviting aromas of vibrant pink grapefruit, zesty key lime, and tropical fruit introduce an expressive palate layered with apricot, guava, passionfruit and bright citrus. Partial oak aging contributes a gentle creaminess without overshadowing the wine’s freshness, while lively acidity keeps everything focused through a long, elegant finish. 92 Points
Prawn tacos with mango salsa, roasted asparagus and halloumi, or creamy Thai curry.
Castoro de Oro Viognier 2017
The Viognier is pale straw in colour. On the nose, ripe peaches with exotic aromas of orange blossom. Flavours of yellow peach, nectarine, honeydew melon, hazelnut, citrus, a blast of honey, and a hint of white pepper. The wine has a luxurious, viscous mouthfeel and a medium-long finish. 91 Points.
Paired perfectly with Pan-Fried Sole with horseradish, mayonnaise and lemon sauce.
Gneiss Wines Viognier 2021($29.99)
13% Alcohol / RS 1.8 gm/L. The Viognier is from an Oliver vineyard and the wine was aged in 75% stainless steel and 25% French oak barrels.
The Viognier burst forth with a floral aroma of jasmine and lychee. The medium-bodied wine has a well-rounded creamy mouthfeel with bright acidity and apricot, nectarine, honeydew melon and citrus flavours. This wine is ripe, bold and lively and complements various dinner options and occasions. 91 Points
Blasted Church Viognier 2024 ($28)
The Viognier brings together fruit from the estate vineyard, Redbrick Vineyard on the Osoyoos East Bench, and Crespo Vineyard on the Osoyoos West Bench. Each block was hand-harvested at its ideal balance of sugar, acid, and phenolic ripeness and handled separately until blending in the weeks following harvest.
Some batches received a few hours of skin contact to increase the aromatic intensity and mouthfeel, while the remaining fruit was whole-cluster pressed directly to the tank for overall freshness and balance. A portion of the juice (25%) was racked to the barrel for fermentation and aging to bring more richness to the blend, while the remaining juice (75%) was fermented in stainless steel tanks.
Vibrant aromatic aromas of apricot, white florals, and tangerine. A gorgeous, rounded, complex mouthfeel with well-balanced acidity. Flavours of apricot jam, peach, mango, and Anjou pear lead to a satisfyingly long finish. 90 Points
Dirty Laundry Vineyard Viognier 2021 ($21.99)
“Our Tight Cork Vineyard located in Summerland BC is the home of all the Viognier grapes for this 2021 vintage. A touch of skin contact early in fermentation brings out a delicious round-mouth feel. This wine was once only a staple in our flagship wine Secret Affair, and it now shines on its own!”
Mason Spink, Winemaker
13% Alcohol, pH 3.56 TA 6.3 g/L, RS 8.93 g/L.
A beautiful floral nose of orange blossom, honeydew melon and a hint of jasmine. Flavours of nectarine, red peach, ripe apricots and honeycomb. An off-dry medium-bodied wine with the classic Viognier oily texture and a refreshingly light touch of bitterness. 90 Points
Food Pairing: Pork chops with applesauce, seared scallops, and a roasted root vegetable salad would all pair well with this wine. When looking at cheese pairings, try a double-cream Brie or a creamy goat cheese.
2025 Hester Creek Viognier ($24.99)
Vineyard and Winemaking
Sourced exclusively from South Okanagan vineyards, the fruit was hand-harvested on October 15 and 16, then underwent a slow 37-day stainless-steel fermentation. Following two months of tank aging, the wine was blended, filtered and bottled in March 2026.
Already recognized at the 2026 BC Wine Awards, the wine earned 91 points and secured a place among the competition’s Top 50 Wines in BC.
Alcohol: 12.9% / Residual Sugar: 6.0 g/L / Acidity: 7.1 g/L / pH: 3.40
Tasting Notes
The premium Viognier captivates with expressive aromas of ripe apricot, fresh ginger, orange blossom and honeysuckle. Richly textured yet beautifully balanced, the palate unfolds with layers of white peach, pineapple, apricot and honeycomb, complemented by hints of spice and a subtle mineral thread. A velvety mouthfeel and vibrant freshness carry through to a long, elegant finish. 92 points.
2026 All Canadian Wine Championships Silver Medal.
Added Bonus – 2025 Hester Creek Pinot Gris Viognier ($21.99)
Varietals: Pinot Gris and Viognier
Winemaking: Sourced from estate and select growers. Hand-harvested over multiple passes, destemmed, gently pressed, cold settled, and fermented separately in stainless steel. Aged four months in tank before blending and bottling (Feb 2026).
Technical: 13.0% alc | pH 3.50 | TA 7.10 g/L | RS 9.7 g/L
Tasting Notes: Lifted and vibrant with lime zest, tangerine, and anise. The off-dry, unoaked white has complex flavours of green apple, nectarine, red peach, and apricot, with a lime-zest finish and a mineral backbone. 91 Points
Reference
- 2022 B.C. Wine Grape Acreage Report
- Update with more recent vintage in May, 2026